Kickback

Idol singer Eun-chae, on the verge of being expelled from the industry due to a scandal, suddenly receives news of her father's death — along with an inheritance: a heavily indebted taekwondo gym. Hee-chan, a former athlete who quit after an injury, is now an instructor at the gym. Together with his hobby-class students — each carrying their own story — he dedicates himself to training with the goal of winning a national championship. When Eun-chae returns to her hometown intending to sell the gym, her ex-boyfriend, Soo-yeol, a second-generation chaebol, makes her an irresistibly dangerous offer... Can Eun-chae, Hee-chan, and the hobby-class students overcome the endless hardships of reality and write a brand-new chapter in their lives?

Directed by Hwang Kyung-sung, Kickback leans on a strong ensemble — Jo Soo-min, Kim Dong-han, Son Tae-yang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.